Category: Health Condition
Deep Vein Thrombosis Latest Facts: Risk factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis is a health condition in which clotting of blood occurs in a deep vein inside the body. It usually develops in …Brain Cancer Latest Facts: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Prognosis and Treatment
Brain cancer is a disease where malignant tumors are found in the brain. Whether it is in the brain or another part of the body, tumors are made of …
Metformin and Syrosingopine: Diabetes and Blood Pressure Drugs Show Promise Against Cancer in Early Study
Key Takeaways: A drug pairing of metformin (diabetes medication) and syrosingopine (blood pressure drug) shows potential for starving cancer cells. The combo blocks two critical energy pathways cancer cells …Pig Liver Functions in Human for 10 Days: Study Explores Short-Term Support for Patients with Liver Failure
Key Takeaways A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study tested basic liver functions but didn’t assess full metabolic …Nausea and Vomiting in Adults Latest Facts: Definition, Prevention, Causes and Treatments
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms often associated with conditions such as gastroenteritis or migraine, but they can occur without them. Although they are often harmless it is still important …
Blood Test to Detect Zombie Cells May Expand Use of Older Donor Hearts and Reduce Transplant Wait Times
Key Takeaways: A new blood test detects “zombie” cells linked to heart aging using biomarkers GDF15 and p21. It could help identify biologically healthy hearts from older donors previously …